MARCH/APRIL 2019
DES MOINES WEDDING SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & MORE!
WEDDING CHOICE AWARDS
SEE WHO TOOK HOME GOLD IT'S MY BIG DAY
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Contents
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6-7 V E N D O R S P OT L I G H T: HYPERION FIELD CLUB
EDITORS' LETTER Happy Early Spring! As we write this letter there is 10in of snow outside, but we're hopeful that by the time this issues hits newsstands, the snow has melted and the sun is shinning. A girl can dream, right? No matter what the weather is like outside as you read our spring issue, we hope you find the inspiration you're looking for to plan your big day! In our vendor spotlight section we are featuring one of our favorite venues, Hyperion Field Club. Have you seen the view? There are great panoramic views of the golf course, downtown and capitol building, besides being stunning in its own right. (pp. 6 – 7) If you attended the Des Moines Wedding Show in January I'm sure you left with a ton of ideas, inspiration, but have you heard the news?! There will be a 2nd show this year! It will be held at the same great venue, Scottish Rite Consistory on Sunday, August 25th. So make sure to save-the-date! In the meantime, look back on the highlights from the show and meet some of the pros behind the styled shoots. (pp. 10 – 17) The Wedding Choice Awards were held in January and the winning wedding professionals have been awarded. See what vendors made the list! (pp. 20 – 21) Our ‘It’s My Big Day’ feature is a stunner at the Salisbury House. Kierra and Cordell's ceremony was full of culture, history, and tradition. Austin Day captured every detail perfectly. (pp. 23 – 27) We would love to see your wedding, so don't forget to submit to ‘It's My Big Day’, find it on our website under ‘Contact Us’. We can't wait to share your beautiful day!
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18-19 LET SPRING, BREEZE IN WITH THIS OUTDOOR VENUE
20-21 THE 2018 WEDDING C H O I C E AWA R D S : S E E W H O TO O K HOME THE GOLD!
23-27 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : KIERRA + CORDELL
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VENUE HIGHLIGHTS THE HIGHEST POINT IN POLK COUNTY
Great panoramic views of the golf course, downtown and capitol building. The venue is surrounded by windows, so you have a good view no matter where you sit! FUN ON THE COURSE
There are so many great photo opportunities on the course, and you can explore on a golf cart! RAVE REVIEWS ON THE FOOD
All food goes through Hyperion's professional kitchen staff and the reviews speak for themselves! Visit Facebook and see what other couples are saying.
SEATING UP TO 230 SETUP AND TEARDOWN IS A BREEZE
Tables, chairs, linens, chair covers, dance floor and tableware is all included in the room rental fee, so all the host needs to do is decorate. Hyperion will take care of the rest!
CONTACT US TODAY! www.hyperionfc.com 515.278.47 11 mspomer@hyperionfc.com Membership is not required to host events at Hyperion Field Club.
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The winter show featured a runway show featuring Modern Dress // Designer Colby John // Skeffington's Formal Wear // Aporei Apparel
Thank you to over 1,000 registered couples who attended our winter Des Moines Wedding Show. We hope you were inspired and able to make connections with our featured wedding professionals. We are excited to bring you another show in the LATE SUMMER. Follow us on social media to get the latest details on the upcoming show.
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D E S M O I N E S W E D D I N G S H OW ST Y L E D S H O OT
MORGAN & WILLIAM PHOTOGRAPHER: CHERRY CHILES PHOTOGRAPHY // FLORAL: SHELLY SARVER DESIGNS INVITES: SAMANTHA OWENSON DESIGN // BRIDAL DRESS: MODERN DRESS MEN'S ATTIRE: SKEFFINGTON'S FORMAL WEAR // MAKEUP & HAIR: AXIS SALON & DAY SPA VENUE: SCOTTISH RITE CONSISTORY // TRANSPORTATION: CHAUFFEURS OF DISTINCTION BALLOON INSTALLATION: SALT CREEK EVENTS // CAKE: FAREWAY BAKERY
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D E S M O I N E S W E D D I N G S H OW ST Y L E D S H O OT
SAMOANE & MATTHEW PHOTOGRAPHER: SAMANTHA OWENSON PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN // FLORAL: THE ENGLISH ROSE // BRIDAL DRESS: MODERN DRESS // MEN'S ATTIRE: SKEFFINGTON'S FORMAL WEAR // WOOD BOW TIE: PARSON'S BENCH MAKEUP & HAIR: AXIS SALON & DAY SPA // VENUE: SCOTTISH RITE CONSISTORY // CAKE: IOWA RENT-A-CAKE DECOR & DESIGN: EVENTFULLY YOURS
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Thanks to all the 2019 vendors! PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY | MUSICIANS & DJS | BALLROOM DANCE
DRESSES & GOWNS | TUXEDOS & SUITS | HAIR & MAKEUP | GIFT REGISTRY
Eyework Studios, Creative Concepts
Designed by Kanya Marie, Skeffington's Formal Wear,
Photography, B2wins, Black Tie Beats, Cherry
Aporei Bridal Loungewear, Axis Salon & Spa, Blush
Chiles Photography, Des Moines Ballroom,
Parlour, Parson's Bench, Halberstadt's Men's Clothier,
Des Moines Movers & Shakers, Diamond
Art of Life Salon, Marry My City Gift Registry, Modern
Photography & Diamond Entertainment
Dress, Weddings by Design & The Tux Shop
Group, DJ Das Entertainment, Iowa's Best Photobooth, Jamie Grant Photography, Jeff Moore Entertainment, JM3 DJ's & Productions, KMP Photography, Lonumn Events, Macy Marie Photography, M&M Photo & DJ, Modern Boudoir, One Woman Symphony, Pie In The Sky, S.A.M's Photography, Samantha Owenson Photography, Stacie Ricklefs Photo + Design
CATERING | CAKE & DESSERT | DRINKS Johnny's Italian Steakhouse at Holiday Inn & Suites Jordan Creek, Hy-Vee, Fareway Bakery,
FLORAL | EVENT PLANNING | DECOR & RENTALS | STATIONERY Unique Events of Iowa, TandemHart, Eventfully Yours, Borrow My Vintage, eXtraordinary Floral & Events, Antheia, CamBam Floral, Celebrations Party & Rental, The English Rose, Event Decorators of Iowa, Hy-Vee Floral, Salt Creek Events, Shelly Sarver Designs
Show sponsors & media partners
Bash Events and Catering, B Fabulous BBQ & Catering, Cupcake Addict, Curate & Taste! To Go, Della Viti Ames, Glorious Desserts, Iowa Rent-ACake, Machine Shed Restaurant, Margarita Man Ames, Molly's Cupcakes, One Sweet Kitchen, Mainframe Studios with The Tangerine Food Company, The Temple for Performing Arts & Catering DSM, Your Private Bartender
CEREMONY | RECEPTION | REHEARSAL DINNER Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines Social Club, Iowa Taproom, Hyperion Field Club, Baqara Coliseum & Baqara Reclaimed, Barnes' Place, Bash Events and Catering, Country Lane Lodge, Curate & Taste! To Go, Emerald Hills Events, Della Viti Ames, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse at Holiday Inn & Suites Jordan Creek, Mainframe Studios with The Tangerine Food Company, Maytag Event Complex, Noce, Prairie Moon Winery, Republic on Grand, Sherwood Forest Event Center, The Tea Room, The Temple for
Barnes' Place, Christian Printers
Performing Arts & Catering DSM
HOTEL | TRANSPORTATION | HONEYMOON
Fareway Bakery, Mary Kay, Paula Genkinger
Hotel Pattee, Honey Creek Resort, Chauffeurs of Distinction, Hotel Renovo, Iowa Roots Travel, LLC, Majestic Limousine, Pink Pineapple Travel Co.
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LET SPRING, BREEZE IN. If you've longed for an outdoor wedding, but know that Iowa can be, well, unpredictable … look no further than Harpors Vineyard in New Virginia, IA. With their open air structure (as seen in photo), the team at Harpors can create an experience for you and your guests that brings the outdoors, in.
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OUTDOOR VENUE
An outdoor venue is more
Created by Shay and Chelsie Dulle, Harpors
than an arbor planted in a
is founded on creativity, obsession over the
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than four walls. To be Harpors,
the beginning, Missie Lafrenz has been
it takes deliberate design that
capturing couples with soul filling emotion.
knows no bounds and a
The venue's unique setting gives limitless
passionate staff who puts their all into it
opportunities to capture intimate moments
every day. It’s ever evolving and waiting
and fun filled memories.
for each couple to bring their personal spark and vision to life. Harpors Vineyard has struck a chord in the wedding community, and couples are flocking.
While their story is just beginning, Harpors and Missie Lafrenz have harmonized to create and capture an experience they like to call Outdoor Wonderful.
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Congrats to the winners of the FIRST EVER Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards. In 2018, 16,000+ couples voted for their favorite wedding professionals! There is a TON of talent and we're so excited for all the winners. FLORIST
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The Vendor Choice Award is voted on by wedding professionals to honor one of their own for their talent and drive to be a leader in this profession.
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IT’S MY DAY
Big Submit your wedding day photos for a chance to be in an upcoming issue at heartlandweddingideas.com
Lavishly large or quietly quaint. Boho, rustic, or modern. Small budget or unlimited. And everything in between. We know you poured your heart and soul into it. You submit. We publish. Everyone gawks.
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IT’S MY
Big
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KIERRA + COR DELL
A C ELEBRATI ON OF T R ADITION AN D CULT UR E It was a hot summer day when Cordell and Kierra first locked eyes at the Des Moines event, CelebrAsian, while these soon to be lovebirds were still in high school. Words were not exchanged, but they soon connected through social media. Both were a little bashful when they were first talking, but once Cordell asked Kierra to his senior prom, by spring they were officially a couple! Cordell wanted his proposal to be a moment they would never forget. Kierra had worked at a local café in high school, Cordell thought that would be the perfect spot!
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Ti Adora dress from Schaffer's
Kierra thought she was meeting her mother for a Christmas party, but to her surprise, when she showed up, decorations and flashing cameras were everywhere! Kierra instantly knew what was going on and started to cry out of excitement. Cordell came forward with the ring in his hand, gently knelt down, and
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Loving this triple diamond halo setting on Kierra's ring. And all her bridesmaids wore bracelets with their birthday's inscribed.
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IT’S MY
Big
DAY The tradition of Jumping the Broom is to “sweep out” the couple's old lives and to leap forward into their new lives together.
During the reception Kierra and Cordell dressed in traditional Taidam wear and danced to the music to honor Kierra's grandmother.
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told Kierra how much she meant to him.
the wedding, which had always been on
Surrounded by the people who love them
his bucket list. Keeping with an African
the most, the high school sweethearts
American tradition, the couple jumped
decided to spend the rest of their
over a broom during the ceremony
lives together.
that had been decorated to match the bouquets and the bridesmaid’s
Kierra knew a Bohemian style, complemented with earthy tones and deep reds would be perfect for their day. The process was even more special with the help of her cousins who worked to
hairpieces. The tradition symbolizes "sweeping away" their single lives and leaping into a new adventure as husband and wife.
create a garland for the head table and
After the wedding day was over, Cordell
a photo booth wall. The couple was truly
and Kierra agreed that the biggest piece
touched by all who helped and how many
of advice to pass onto newly engaged
genuine people they met along the way.
couples is to be present in the moment,
The wedding day was full of culture, history, and tradition. Tucked between Kierra’s hands and the bouquet was her Christening book, which her grandmother
because the wedding day will be over before you know it. All the planning and hard work will pay off, but you need to enjoy it while it lasts!
saved. And Cordell’s parents officiated
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